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Charity Commission guidance on the legal requirement that charities provide public benefit.
Settle disputes between your charity's trustees, staff or members to avoid putting your charity’s funds and users at risk.
How to run your charity for the public benefit.
How to rent privately, including your rights and responsibilities.
Guide for VCSE organisations on how to bid and win contracts with government
What it means to be an 'exempt' charity and how exempt charities are regulated.
Find out how charities can merge with other charities.
Information for voluntary and community sector organisations (VCS) looking to responsibly make matches between sponsors and guests as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
How to set a reserves policy for your charity and report on its reserves in your trustees’ annual report.
A guide to how social security benefits and lump sum payments can affect your award of compensation.
How to get a national insurance number if you are working or are claiming benefits.
When charities can trade, tax rules and when to trade through a separate company.
Information and guidance on Social Outcomes Partnerships (also known as Social Impact Bonds) and the Life Chances Fund.
How to find a new guest that is already in the UK.
Information about what to do if you need to end your hosting arrangements for any reason.
A short summary of the projects funded under the 2024 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.
Notify the Bona Vacantia division that a person has died without leaving a will or any known blood relatives.
What charity trustees must do if they want to make an ex gratia payment from charity funds.
Information on how to organise a cremation, including how to apply for a cremation, declare your wishes regarding ashes, request medical certificates and declare fitted implants.
How to find the right bank for you, and when you will receive your arrival payment.
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